Looking for the perfect dog name? Rover has you covered. Every year, we dig into the data on dog names to discover what’s trending, what’s next, what’s classic, and which names are most popular by sounds, by breeds, and more. Dog names ending in “Y” are a popular choice because of their sweet, easy-to-pronounce sound, and they come back year after year in our top ten. For popular puppy names like Buddy or Molly, to new ideas like Wally or Happy—look no further.
These dog names are handpicked from our huge Rover.com database of dog names. They’re ranked in order of popularity from the top ten all the way down to names that barely squeak into the top 1000. Their numbers here represent their relative popularity in this list, not their actual rank in the master database. Have fun searching for the perfect name for your furry companion.
51 Most Popular Dog Names that End in “Y”
In order of popularity
- Teddy
- Poppy
- Buddy
- Bailey
- Ruby
- Daisy
- Molly
- Lily
- Monty
- Roxy
- Toby
- Marley
- Murphy
- Rocky
- Tilly
- Honey
- Penny
- Dolly
- Lucy
- Betty
- Ozzy
- Harry
- Holly
- Riley
- Lucky
- Sky
- Chewy
- Rudy
- Joey
- Rusty
- Benny
- Scooby
- Sunny
- Sandy
- Rory
- Cody
- Snoopy
- Oakley
- Whiskey
- Wally
- Sydney
- Brandy
- Macy
- Happy
- Baby
- Miley
- Foxy
- Gypsy
- Brady
- Hershey
- Joy
10 Most Popular Female Dog Names that End with Y
- Poppy
- Ruby
- Daisy
- Molly
- Lily
- Roxy
- Tilly
- Honey
- Penny
- Dolly
10 Most Popular Male Dog Names that End with Y
- Teddy
- Buddy
- Bailey
- Monty
- Toby
- Marley
- Murphy
- Rocky
- Ozzy
- Harry
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Tips for Choosing a Dog Name
So how do you find the perfect name for your dog? Think about personality—yours AND theirs!
For example, in this list, there’s variety to fit any type of dog, from a sweet Toby waiting by your door in the morning, to a feisty Roxy hiding your slippers.
Don’t worry if you don’t stick to your chosen theme, either. The best dog names fit the individual dog and make you smile. Because dogs are part of our family, and their names reflect what’s important to us as well as our love for them.
For more inspiration and ideas, check out our lists: